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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.93, 200.04 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.93, 200.04 and 101.34 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.93 : 200.04 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.93/200.04 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.93x = 200.04 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.93x = 20,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,272.05/144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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