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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.99, 200.07 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.99, 200.07 and 112.19 is: 154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.99 : 200.07 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.99/200.07 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.99x = 200.07 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.99x = 22,444.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,444.85/144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.80

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