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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.95, 199.86 and 109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.95, 199.86 and 109.51 is: 150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.95 : 199.86 = 109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.95/199.86 = 109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.95x = 199.86 × 109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.95x = 21,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,886.67/144.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.99

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