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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.97, 200.04 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.97, 200.04 and 121.60 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.97 : 200.04 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.97/200.04 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.97x = 200.04 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.97x = 24,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324.86/144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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