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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.55, 198.18 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.55, 198.18 and 94.55 is: 130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.55 : 198.18 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.55/198.18 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.55x = 198.18 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.55x = 18,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,736.93/143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.53

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