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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.17, 197.51 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.17, 197.51 and 94.03 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.17 : 197.51 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.17/197.51 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.17x = 197.51 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.17x = 18,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,570.90/143.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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