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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.15, 198.96 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.15, 198.96 and 95.01 is: 131.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.15 : 198.96 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.15/198.96 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.15x = 198.96 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.15x = 18,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,903.19/144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.14

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