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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 198.81 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 198.81 and 92.34 is: 127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 198.81 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/198.81 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 198.81 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 18,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,358.12/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.49

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