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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.82, 198.48 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.82, 198.48 and 94.77 is: 130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.82 : 198.48 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.82/198.48 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.82x = 198.48 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.82x = 18,809.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,809.95/143.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.79

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