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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.57, 198.14 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.57, 198.14 and 93.83 is: 129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.57 : 198.14 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.57/198.14 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.57x = 198.14 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.57x = 18,590.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590.02/143.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.49

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