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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.87, 200.02 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.87, 200.02 and 89.67 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.87 : 200.02 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.87/200.02 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.87x = 200.02 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.87x = 17,936.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,936.49/144.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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