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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.91, 198.72 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.91, 198.72 and 94.86 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.91 : 198.72 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.91/198.72 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.91x = 198.72 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.91x = 18,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,850.58/143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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