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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.26, 198.96 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.26, 198.96 and 102.80 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.26 : 198.96 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.26/198.96 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.26x = 198.96 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.26x = 20,453.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,453.09/144.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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