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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 198.34 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 198.34 and 94.70 is: 130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 198.34 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/198.34 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 198.34 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 18,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,782.32/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.80

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