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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.74, 199.73 and 85.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.74, 199.73 and 85.73 is: 118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.74 : 199.73 = 85.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.74/199.73 = 85.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.74x = 199.73 × 85.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.74x = 17,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,122.85/144.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.30

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