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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.39, 199.40 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.39, 199.40 and 105.28 is: 145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.39 : 199.40 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.39/199.40 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.39x = 199.40 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.39x = 20,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,991.81/144.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.38

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