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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.59, 199.58 and 137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.59, 199.58 and 137.24 is: 189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.59 : 199.58 = 137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.59/199.58 = 137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.59x = 199.58 × 137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.59x = 27,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,389.42/144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.43

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