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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.78, 198.34 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.78, 198.34 and 94.59 is: 130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.78 : 198.34 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.78/198.34 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.78x = 198.34 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.78x = 18,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,760.74/143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.49

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