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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.27, 197.71 and 81.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.27, 197.71 and 81.09 is: 111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.27 : 197.71 = 81.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.27/197.71 = 81.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.27x = 197.71 × 81.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.27x = 16,031.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,031.94/143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.90

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