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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 197.64 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 197.64 and 94.20 is: 130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 197.64 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/197.64 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 197.64 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 18,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,617.55/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.10

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