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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.15, 198.63 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.15, 198.63 and 111.30 is: 153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.15 : 198.63 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.15/198.63 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.15x = 198.63 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.15x = 22,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,107.52/144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.36

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