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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.13, 198.72 and 94.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.13, 198.72 and 94.93 is: 130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.13 : 198.72 = 94.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.13/198.72 = 94.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.13x = 198.72 × 94.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.13x = 18,864.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,864.49/144.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.89

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