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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.63, 199.58 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.63, 199.58 and 95.54 is: 131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.63 : 199.58 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.63/199.58 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.63x = 199.58 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.63x = 19,066.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,066.40/144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.83

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