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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.62, 198.19 and 81.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.62, 198.19 and 81.47 is: 112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.62 : 198.19 = 81.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.62/198.19 = 81.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.62x = 198.19 × 81.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.62x = 16,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145.34/143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.42

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