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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.74, 198.38 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.74, 198.38 and 81.57 is: 112.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.74 : 198.38 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.74/198.38 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.74x = 198.38 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.74x = 16,182.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,182.53/143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.58

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