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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.13, 198.88 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.13, 198.88 and 136.84 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.13 : 198.88 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.13/198.88 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.13x = 198.88 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.13x = 27,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213.53/144.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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