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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 198.65 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 198.65 and 81.79 is: 112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 198.65 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/198.65 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 198.65 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 16,247.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,247.29/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.86

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