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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.99, 200.16 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.99, 200.16 and 95.97 is: 132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.99 : 200.16 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.99/200.16 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.99x = 200.16 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.99x = 19,209.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,209.36/144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.49

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