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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 198.05 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 198.05 and 94.42 is: 130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 198.05 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/198.05 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 198.05 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 18,699.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,699.90/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.35

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