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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.93, 199.83 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.93, 199.83 and 102.96 is: 141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.93 : 199.83 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.93/199.83 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.93x = 199.83 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.93x = 20,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,574.50/144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.96

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