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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.88, 199.98 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.88, 199.98 and 95.68 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.88 : 199.98 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.88/199.98 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.88x = 199.98 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.88x = 19,134.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,134.09/144.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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