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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.10, 198.93 and 102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.10, 198.93 and 102.70 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.10 : 198.93 = 102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.10/198.93 = 102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.10x = 198.93 × 102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.10x = 20,430.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,430.11/144.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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