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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.90, 198.56 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.90, 198.56 and 94.69 is: 130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.90 : 198.56 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.90/198.56 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.90x = 198.56 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.90x = 18,802.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,802.13/143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.66

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