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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.91, 198.69 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.91, 198.69 and 94.87 is: 130.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.91 : 198.69 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.91/198.69 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.91x = 198.69 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.91x = 18,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,848.25/143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.98

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