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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 198.73 and 81.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 198.73 and 81.83 is: 112.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 198.73 = 81.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/198.73 = 81.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 198.73 × 81.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 16,262.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,262.37/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.93

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