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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.62, 199.46 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.62, 199.46 and 95.56 is: 131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.62 : 199.46 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.62/199.46 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.62x = 199.46 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.62x = 19,060.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,060.40/144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.80

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