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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.03, 198.63 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.03, 198.63 and 108.44 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.03 : 198.63 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.03/198.63 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.03x = 198.63 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.03x = 21,539.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,539.44/144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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