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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.12, 198.82 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.12, 198.82 and 94.34 is: 130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.12 : 198.82 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.12/198.82 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.12x = 198.82 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.12x = 18,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,756.68/144.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.15

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