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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 198.59 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 198.59 and 91.47 is: 126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 198.59 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/198.59 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 198.59 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 18,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,164.57/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.14

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