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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 198.08 and 93.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 198.08 and 93.82 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 198.08 = 93.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/198.08 = 93.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 198.08 × 93.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 18,584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,584.10/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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