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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 198.61 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 198.61 and 94.84 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 198.61 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/198.61 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 198.61 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 18,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,836.17/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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