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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 197.82 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 197.82 and 81.18 is: 112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 197.82 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/197.82 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 197.82 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 16,059.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,059.03/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.03

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