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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.21, 199.35 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.21, 199.35 and 129.63 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.21 : 199.35 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.21/199.35 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.21x = 199.35 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.21x = 25,841.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,841.74/144.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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