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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.08, 215.88 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.08, 215.88 and 95.90 is: 143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.08 : 215.88 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.08/215.88 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.08x = 215.88 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.08x = 20,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,702.89/144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.69

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