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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.88, 198.54 and 81.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.88, 198.54 and 81.71 is: 112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.88 : 198.54 = 81.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.88/198.54 = 81.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.88x = 198.54 × 81.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.88x = 16,221.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,221.71/143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.74

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