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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.91, 198.61 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.91, 198.61 and 81.75 is: 112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.91 : 198.61 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.91/198.61 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.91x = 198.61 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.91x = 16,235.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235.96/143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.82

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