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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 198.69 and 81.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 198.69 and 81.84 is: 112.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 198.69 = 81.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/198.69 = 81.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 198.69 × 81.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 16,259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,259.90/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.93

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