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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.67, 199.61 and 92.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.67, 199.61 and 92.95 is: 128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.67 : 199.61 = 92.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.67/199.61 = 92.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.67x = 199.61 × 92.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.67x = 18,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553.28/144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.25

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