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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.99, 199.80 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.99, 199.80 and 136.89 is: 188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.99 : 199.80 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.99/199.80 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.99x = 199.80 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.99x = 27,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,350.62/144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.64

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