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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.98, 200.02 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.98, 200.02 and 101.24 is: 139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.98 : 200.02 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.98/200.02 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.98x = 200.02 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.98x = 20,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,250.02/144.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.67

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