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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.62, 199.41 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.62, 199.41 and 107.66 is: 148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.62 : 199.41 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.62/199.41 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.62x = 199.41 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.62x = 21,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,468.48/144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.45

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