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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.19, 198.99 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.19, 198.99 and 82 is: 113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.19 : 198.99 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.19/198.99 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.19x = 198.99 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.19x = 16,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,317.18/144.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.16

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