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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.21, 197.62 and 81.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.21, 197.62 and 81.04 is: 111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.21 : 197.62 = 81.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.21/197.62 = 81.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.21x = 197.62 × 81.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.21x = 16,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,014.43/143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.82

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