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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 197.55 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 197.55 and 94.05 is: 129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 197.55 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/197.55 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 197.55 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 18,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,579.58/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.67

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