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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.76, 199.64 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.76, 199.64 and 95.55 is: 131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.76 : 199.64 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.76/199.64 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.76x = 199.64 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.76x = 19,075.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,075.87/144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.77

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