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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.90, 198.37 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.90, 198.37 and 94.66 is: 130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.90 : 198.37 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.90/198.37 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.90x = 198.37 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.90x = 18,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,777.70/143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.49

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