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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.24, 197.48 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.24, 197.48 and 94.08 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.24 : 197.48 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.24/197.48 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.24x = 197.48 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.24x = 18,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,578.92/143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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