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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.10, 198.78 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.10, 198.78 and 88.80 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.10 : 198.78 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.10/198.78 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.10x = 198.78 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.10x = 17,651.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,651.66/144.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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