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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.48, 199.40 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.48, 199.40 and 94.74 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.48 : 199.40 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.48/199.40 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.48x = 199.40 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.48x = 18,891.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,891.39/144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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