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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.19, 197.58 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.19, 197.58 and 94.09 is: 129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.19 : 197.58 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.19/197.58 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.19x = 197.58 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.19x = 18,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590.30/143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.83

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