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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.18, 197.78 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.18, 197.78 and 135.90 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.18 : 197.78 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.18/197.78 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.18x = 197.78 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.18x = 26,877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,877.62/144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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