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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.03, 198.77 and 81.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.03, 198.77 and 81.83 is: 112.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.03 : 198.77 = 81.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.03/198.77 = 81.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.03x = 198.77 × 81.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.03x = 16,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,265.35/144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.93

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