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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.86, 200.06 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.86, 200.06 and 129.60 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.86 : 200.06 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.86/200.06 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.86x = 200.06 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.86x = 25,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,927.78/144.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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