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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 197.94 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 197.94 and 93.74 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 197.94 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/197.94 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 197.94 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 18,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,554.90/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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