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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.18, 198.63 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.18, 198.63 and 118.26 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.18 : 198.63 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.18/198.63 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.18x = 198.63 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.18x = 23,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,489.98/144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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