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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 197.73 and 81.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 197.73 and 81.12 is: 111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 197.73 = 81.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/197.73 = 81.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 197.73 × 81.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 16,039.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,039.86/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.95

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