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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.25, 197.64 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.25, 197.64 and 94.16 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.25 : 197.64 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.25/197.64 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.25x = 197.64 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.25x = 18,608.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608.79/143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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