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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.21, 199.04 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.21, 199.04 and 89 is: 122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.21 : 199.04 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.21/199.04 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.21x = 199.04 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.21x = 17,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,714.56/144.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.84

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