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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 198.62 and 104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 198.62 and 104.59 is: 144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 198.62 = 104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/198.62 = 104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 198.62 × 104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 20,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,773.78/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.26

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