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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.43, 199.26 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.43, 199.26 and 134.64 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.43 : 199.26 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.43/199.26 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.43x = 199.26 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.43x = 26,827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,827.81/144.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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