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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.12, 198.66 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.12, 198.66 and 119.52 is: 164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.12 : 198.66 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.12/198.66 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.12x = 198.66 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.12x = 23,743.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,743.84/144.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.75

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