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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 198.54 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 198.54 and 135.27 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 198.54 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/198.54 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 198.54 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 26,856.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,856.51/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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