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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.18, 198.66 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.18, 198.66 and 111.36 is: 153.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.18 : 198.66 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.18/198.66 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.18x = 198.66 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.18x = 22,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122.78/144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.44

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