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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.55, 199.49 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.55, 199.49 and 106.73 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.55 : 199.49 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.55/199.49 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.55x = 199.49 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.55x = 21,292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,292.51/144.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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