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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 197.44 and 93.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 197.44 and 93.89 is: 129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 197.44 = 93.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/197.44 = 93.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 197.44 × 93.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 18,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,537.90/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.55

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