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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.96, 200.03 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.96, 200.03 and 89.70 is: 123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.96 : 200.03 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.96/200.03 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.96x = 200.03 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.96x = 17,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,942.24/144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.77

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