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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 198.29 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 198.29 and 81.53 is: 112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 198.29 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/198.29 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 198.29 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 16,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,165.68/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.49

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