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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.84, 198.40 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.84, 198.40 and 94.72 is: 130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.84 : 198.40 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.84/198.40 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.84x = 198.40 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.84x = 18,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,792.45/143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.65

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