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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.92, 198.59 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.92, 198.59 and 81.75 is: 112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.92 : 198.59 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.92/198.59 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.92x = 198.59 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.92x = 16,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,234.73/143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.80

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