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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.11, 198.92 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.11, 198.92 and 94.97 is: 131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.11 : 198.92 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.11/198.92 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.11x = 198.92 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.11x = 18,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,890.68/144.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.09

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