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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.27, 199.07 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.27, 199.07 and 108.86 is: 150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.27 : 199.07 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.27/199.07 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.27x = 199.07 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.27x = 21,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,669.22/144.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.20

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