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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.92, 200.04 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.92, 200.04 and 89.76 is: 123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.92 : 200.04 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.92/200.04 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.92x = 200.04 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.92x = 17,955.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,955.59/144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.90

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