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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.62, 199.87 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.62, 199.87 and 107.76 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.62 : 199.87 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.62/199.87 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.62x = 199.87 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.62x = 21,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,538.47/144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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