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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 198.72 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 198.72 and 119.58 is: 165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 198.72 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/198.72 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 198.72 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 23,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,762.94/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.02

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