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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 197.68 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 197.68 and 94.16 is: 129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 197.68 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/197.68 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 197.68 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 18,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,613.55/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.80

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