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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.60, 199.72 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.60, 199.72 and 95.70 is: 132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.60 : 199.72 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.60/199.72 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.60x = 199.72 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.60x = 19,112.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,112.73/144.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.18

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