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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.63, 199.58 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.63, 199.58 and 86.44 is: 119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.63 : 199.58 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.63/199.58 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.63x = 199.58 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.63x = 17,251.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,251.70/144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.28

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