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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.21, 198.93 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.21, 198.93 and 109.38 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.21 : 198.93 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.21/198.93 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.21x = 198.93 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.21x = 21,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,758.96/144.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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