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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.19, 198.96 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.19, 198.96 and 95.09 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.19 : 198.96 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.19/198.96 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.19x = 198.96 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.19x = 18,919.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,919.11/144.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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