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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.99, 198.68 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.99, 198.68 and 94.98 is: 131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.99 : 198.68 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.99/198.68 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.99x = 198.68 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.99x = 18,870.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,870.15/143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.06

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