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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.59, 198.19 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.59, 198.19 and 94.38 is: 130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.59 : 198.19 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.59/198.19 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.59x = 198.19 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.59x = 18,705.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,705.17/143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.27

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