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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.24, 198.76 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.24, 198.76 and 102.68 is: 141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.24 : 198.76 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.24/198.76 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.24x = 198.76 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.24x = 20,408.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,408.09/144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.49

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