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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.11, 198.79 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.11, 198.79 and 94.91 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.11 : 198.79 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.11/198.79 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.11x = 198.79 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.11x = 18,865.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,865.93/144.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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