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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.50, 197.99 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.50, 197.99 and 81.33 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.50 : 197.99 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.50/197.99 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.50x = 197.99 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.50x = 16,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,102.53/143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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