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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 198.34 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 198.34 and 94.58 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 198.34 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/198.34 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 198.34 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 18,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,759.26/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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