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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.11, 198.84 and 88.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.11, 198.84 and 88.85 is: 122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.11 : 198.84 = 88.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.11/198.84 = 88.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.11x = 198.84 × 88.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.11x = 17,666.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,666.93/144.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.59

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