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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.39, 199.11 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.39, 199.11 and 129.87 is: 179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.39 : 199.11 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.39/199.11 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.39x = 199.11 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.39x = 25,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,858.42/144.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.09

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