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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 197.84 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 197.84 and 94.28 is: 130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 197.84 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/197.84 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 197.84 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 18,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,652.36/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.14

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