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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.49, 197.79 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.49, 197.79 and 93.61 is: 129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.49 : 197.79 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.49/197.79 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.49x = 197.79 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.49x = 18,515.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,515.14/143.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.03

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