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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.09, 198.72 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.09, 198.72 and 111.24 is: 153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.09 : 198.72 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.09/198.72 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.09x = 198.72 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.09x = 22,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,105.61/144.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.42

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