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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 198.84 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 198.84 and 111.42 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 198.84 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/198.84 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 198.84 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 22,154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,154.75/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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