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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.61, 198.20 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.61, 198.20 and 94.49 is: 130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.61 : 198.20 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.61/198.20 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.61x = 198.20 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.61x = 18,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,726.45/143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.40

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