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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 197.34 and 93.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 197.34 and 93.90 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 197.34 = 93.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/197.34 = 93.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 197.34 × 93.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 18,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,530.23/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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