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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.73, 199.68 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.73, 199.68 and 92.26 is: 127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.73 : 199.68 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.73/199.68 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.73x = 199.68 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.73x = 18,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,422.48/144.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.29

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