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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.94, 200.04 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.94, 200.04 and 105.72 is: 145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.94 : 200.04 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.94/200.04 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.94x = 200.04 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.94x = 21,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,148.23/144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.91

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