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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.19, 198.95 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.19, 198.95 and 134.38 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.19 : 198.95 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.19/198.95 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.19x = 198.95 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.19x = 26,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,734.74/144.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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