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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.23, 197.68 and 81.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.23, 197.68 and 81.09 is: 111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.23 : 197.68 = 81.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.23/197.68 = 81.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.23x = 197.68 × 81.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.23x = 16,029.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,029.87/143.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.92

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