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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.24, 198.82 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.24, 198.82 and 132.32 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.24 : 198.82 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.24/198.82 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.24x = 198.82 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.24x = 26,308.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,308.03/144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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