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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.08, 198.91 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.08, 198.91 and 110.37 is: 152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.08 : 198.91 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.08/198.91 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.08x = 198.91 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.08x = 21,952.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,952.15/144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.37

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