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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.87, 199.58 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.87, 199.58 and 119.81 is: 165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.87 : 199.58 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.87/199.58 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.87x = 199.58 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.87x = 23,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,911.58/144.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.06

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