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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 197.79 and 81.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 197.79 and 81.17 is: 112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 197.79 = 81.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/197.79 = 81.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 197.79 × 81.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 16,054.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054.52/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.02

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