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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.93, 199.92 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.93, 199.92 and 103.55 is: 142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.93 : 199.92 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.93/199.92 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.93x = 199.92 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.93x = 20,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,700.72/144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.83

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