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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 198 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 198 and 94.44 is: 130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 198 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/198 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 198 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 18,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,699.12/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.40

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