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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.83, 199.64 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.83, 199.64 and 95.62 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.83 : 199.64 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.83/199.64 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.83x = 199.64 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.83x = 19,089.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,089.32/144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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