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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.92, 199.98 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.92, 199.98 and 92.50 is: 127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.92 : 199.98 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.92/199.98 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.92x = 199.98 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.92x = 18,498.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,498.15/144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.64

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