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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.14, 198.96 and 95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.14, 198.96 and 95 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.14 : 198.96 = 95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.14/198.96 = 95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.14x = 198.96 × 95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.14x = 18,901.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,901.20/144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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