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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.08, 198.85 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.08, 198.85 and 91.67 is: 126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.08 : 198.85 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.08/198.85 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.08x = 198.85 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.08x = 18,228.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,228.85/144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.52

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