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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.74, 199.86 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.74, 199.86 and 95.68 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.74 : 199.86 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.74/199.86 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.74x = 199.86 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.74x = 19,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,122.60/144.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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