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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 198.70 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 198.70 and 81.80 is: 112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 198.70 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/198.70 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 198.70 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 16,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,252.36/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.89

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