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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.16, 198.72 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.16, 198.72 and 92.38 is: 127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.16 : 198.72 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.16/198.72 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.16x = 198.72 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.16x = 18,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,357.75/144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.34

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