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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.15, 198.93 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.15, 198.93 and 95.04 is: 131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.15 : 198.93 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.15/198.93 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.15x = 198.93 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.15x = 18,906.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,906.31/144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.16

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