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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.62, 198.10 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.62, 198.10 and 94.52 is: 130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.62 : 198.10 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.62/198.10 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.62x = 198.10 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.62x = 18,724.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,724.41/143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.37

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