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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 197.56 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 197.56 and 94.12 is: 129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 197.56 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/197.56 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 197.56 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 18,594.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,594.35/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.79

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