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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 197.92 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 197.92 and 93.64 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 197.92 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/197.92 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 197.92 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 18,533.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,533.23/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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