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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.22, 198.98 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.22, 198.98 and 88.96 is: 122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.22 : 198.98 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.22/198.98 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.22x = 198.98 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.22x = 17,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701.26/144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.74

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