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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.21, 197.72 and 93.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.21, 197.72 and 93.48 is: 129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.21 : 197.72 = 93.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.21/197.72 = 93.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.21x = 197.72 × 93.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.21x = 18,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,482.40/143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.06

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