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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.33, 197.82 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.33, 197.82 and 94.21 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.33 : 197.82 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.33/197.82 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.33x = 197.82 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.33x = 18,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,636.13/143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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