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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.94, 200.10 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.94, 200.10 and 98.38 is: 135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.94 : 200.10 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.94/200.10 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.94x = 200.10 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.94x = 19,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,685.84/144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.82

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