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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.09, 198.76 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.09, 198.76 and 94.22 is: 129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.09 : 198.76 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.09/198.76 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.09x = 198.76 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.09x = 18,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,726.20/144.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.96

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