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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143, 197.30 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143, 197.30 and 93.92 is: 129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 197.30 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/197.30 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 197.30 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 18,530.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,530.42/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.58

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