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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.11, 198.65 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.11, 198.65 and 132.20 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.11 : 198.65 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.11/198.65 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.11x = 198.65 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.11x = 26,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,260.12/144.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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