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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.84, 198.48 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.84, 198.48 and 81.66 is: 112.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.84 : 198.48 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.84/198.48 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.84x = 198.48 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.84x = 16,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,208.38/143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.69

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