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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.76, 199.38 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.76, 199.38 and 105.88 is: 145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.76 : 199.38 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.76/199.38 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.76x = 199.38 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.76x = 21,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,110.35/144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.83

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