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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 198 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 198 and 94.38 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 198 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/198 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 198 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 18,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,687.24/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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