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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.15, 198.68 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.15, 198.68 and 110.45 is: 152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.15 : 198.68 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.15/198.68 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.15x = 198.68 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.15x = 21,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,942.66/144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.22

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