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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 197.24 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 197.24 and 93.78 is: 129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 197.24 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/197.24 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 197.24 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 18,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,496.70/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.34

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