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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.56, 199.60 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.56, 199.60 and 129.88 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.56 : 199.60 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.56/199.60 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.56x = 199.60 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.56x = 25,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,924.05/144.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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