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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.22, 198.90 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.22, 198.90 and 105.40 is: 145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.22 : 198.90 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.22/198.90 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.22x = 198.90 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.22x = 20,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964.06/144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.36

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