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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.03, 198.42 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.03, 198.42 and 111.24 is: 153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.03 : 198.42 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.03/198.42 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.03x = 198.42 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.03x = 22,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,072.24/144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.25

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