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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.18, 198.96 and 78.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.18, 198.96 and 78.68 is: 108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.18 : 198.96 = 78.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.18/198.96 = 78.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.18x = 198.96 × 78.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.18x = 15,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,654.48/144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.58

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