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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 198.63 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 198.63 and 94.88 is: 130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 198.63 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/198.63 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 198.63 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 18,846.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,846.51/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.90

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