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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.71, 199.83 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.71, 199.83 and 137.03 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.71 : 199.83 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.71/199.83 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.71x = 199.83 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.71x = 27,382.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,382.02/144.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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