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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.23, 199.02 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.23, 199.02 and 86 is: 118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.23 : 199.02 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.23/199.02 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.23x = 199.02 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.23x = 17,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,115.72/144.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.67

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