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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 198.70 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 198.70 and 81.82 is: 112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 198.70 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/198.70 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 198.70 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 16,256.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256.56/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.89

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