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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.94, 199.92 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.94, 199.92 and 106.24 is: 146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.94 : 199.92 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.94/199.92 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.94x = 199.92 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.94x = 21,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,239.50/144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.54

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