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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.91, 200.02 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.91, 200.02 and 98.33 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.91 : 200.02 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.91/200.02 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.91x = 200.02 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.91x = 19,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,667.97/144.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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