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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.92, 200.09 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.92, 200.09 and 95.87 is: 132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.92 : 200.09 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.92/200.09 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.92x = 200.09 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.92x = 19,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,181.70/144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.36

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