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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 198.76 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 198.76 and 109.60 is: 151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 198.76 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/198.76 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 198.76 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 21,784.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,784.10/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.28

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