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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.88, 199.94 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.88, 199.94 and 86.69 is: 119.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.88 : 199.94 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.88/199.94 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.88x = 199.94 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.88x = 17,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,332.80/144.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.64

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