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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 198.61 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 198.61 and 130.63 is: 180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 198.61 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/198.61 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 198.61 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 25,944.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,944.42/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.17

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