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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 198.53 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 198.53 and 94.75 is: 130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 198.53 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/198.53 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 198.53 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 18,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,809.25/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.66

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