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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.02, 198.83 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.02, 198.83 and 97.44 is: 134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.02 : 198.83 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.02/198.83 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.02x = 198.83 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.02x = 19,373.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,373.51/144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.52

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