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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 197.81 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 197.81 and 93.65 is: 129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 197.81 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/197.81 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 197.81 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 18,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524.91/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.26

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