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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.17, 198.61 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.17, 198.61 and 111.36 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.17 : 198.61 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.17/198.61 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.17x = 198.61 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.17x = 22,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,117.21/144.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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