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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.43, 197.92 and 81.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.43, 197.92 and 81.26 is: 112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.43 : 197.92 = 81.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.43/197.92 = 81.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.43x = 197.92 × 81.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.43x = 16,081.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,081.79/143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.12

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