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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.16, 198.66 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.16, 198.66 and 107.44 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.16 : 198.66 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.16/198.66 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.16x = 198.66 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.16x = 21,344.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,344.03/144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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