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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.68, 199.62 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.68, 199.62 and 129.16 is: 178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.68 : 199.62 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.68/199.62 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.68x = 199.62 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.68x = 25,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,782.92/144.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.21

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