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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.08, 198.45 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.08, 198.45 and 110.82 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.08 : 198.45 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.08/198.45 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.08x = 198.45 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.08x = 21,993.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,993.39/144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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