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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.03, 198.80 and 105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.03, 198.80 and 105.21 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.03 : 198.80 = 105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.03/198.80 = 105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.03x = 198.80 × 105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.03x = 20,915.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,915.22/144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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