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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.63, 198.06 and 93.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.63, 198.06 and 93.85 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.63 : 198.06 = 93.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.63/198.06 = 93.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.63x = 198.06 × 93.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.63x = 18,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,587.44/143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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