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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.91, 200.10 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.91, 200.10 and 134.45 is: 185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.91 : 200.10 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.91/200.10 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.91x = 200.10 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.91x = 26,903.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,903.45/144.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.66

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