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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.55, 198.12 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.55, 198.12 and 94.41 is: 130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.55 : 198.12 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.55/198.12 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.55x = 198.12 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.55x = 18,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,704.51/143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.30

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