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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.52, 199.20 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.52, 199.20 and 131.97 is: 181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.52 : 199.20 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.52/199.20 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.52x = 199.20 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.52x = 26,288.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,288.42/144.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.90

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