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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 198.27 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 198.27 and 81.54 is: 112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 198.27 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/198.27 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 198.27 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 16,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,166.94/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.50

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