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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.33, 199 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.33, 199 and 95.10 is: 131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.33 : 199 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.33/199 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.33x = 199 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.33x = 18,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,924.90/144.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.12

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