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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.20, 198.83 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.20, 198.83 and 129.47 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.20 : 198.83 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.20/198.83 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.20x = 198.83 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.20x = 25,740.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,740.88/144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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