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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.18, 197.91 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.18, 197.91 and 127.44 is: 174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.18 : 197.91 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.18/197.91 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.18x = 197.91 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.18x = 25,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,221.65/144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.93

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