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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.67, 198.29 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.67, 198.29 and 94.54 is: 130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.67 : 198.29 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.67/198.29 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.67x = 198.29 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.67x = 18,746.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,746.34/143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.48

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