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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.09, 197.56 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.09, 197.56 and 94.06 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.09 : 197.56 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.09/197.56 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.09x = 197.56 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.09x = 18,581.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,581.75/143.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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