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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.30, 197.82 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.30, 197.82 and 94.19 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.30 : 197.82 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.30/197.82 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.30x = 197.82 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.30x = 18,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,632.19/143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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