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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.51, 199.49 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.51, 199.49 and 105.22 is: 145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.51 : 199.49 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.51/199.49 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.51x = 199.49 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.51x = 20,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,990.34/144.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.25

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