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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.69, 199.58 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.69, 199.58 and 92.19 is: 127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.69 : 199.58 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.69/199.58 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.69x = 199.58 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.69x = 18,399.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,399.57/144.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.17

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