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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.39, 198 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.39, 198 and 94.37 is: 130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.39 : 198 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.39/198 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.39x = 198 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.39x = 18,684.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,684.27/143.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.30

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