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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.18, 198.54 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.18, 198.54 and 138.06 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.18 : 198.54 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.18/198.54 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.18x = 198.54 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.18x = 27,410.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,410.43/144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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