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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 198.54 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 198.54 and 117.74 is: 162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 198.54 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/198.54 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 198.54 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 23,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,376.10/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.33

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