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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.25, 197.73 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.25, 197.73 and 94.20 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.25 : 197.73 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.25/197.73 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.25x = 197.73 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.25x = 18,626.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,626.17/143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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