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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.41, 197.92 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.41, 197.92 and 81.25 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.41 : 197.92 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.41/197.92 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.41x = 197.92 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.41x = 16,081.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,081.00/143.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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