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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 197.96 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 197.96 and 94.43 is: 130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 197.96 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/197.96 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 197.96 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 18,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,693.92/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.33

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