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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.96, 199.89 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.96, 199.89 and 110.04 is: 151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.96 : 199.89 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.96/199.89 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.96x = 199.89 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.96x = 21,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,995.90/144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.74

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