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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.06, 198.42 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.06, 198.42 and 136.74 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.06 : 198.42 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.06/198.42 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.06x = 198.42 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.06x = 27,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,131.95/144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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