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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.45, 199.82 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.45, 199.82 and 129.99 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.45 : 199.82 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.45/199.82 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.45x = 199.82 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.45x = 25,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,973.95/144.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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