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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.07, 197.40 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.07, 197.40 and 94.02 is: 129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.07 : 197.40 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.07/197.40 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.07x = 197.40 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.07x = 18,559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,559.55/143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.72

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