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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.30, 198.05 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.30, 198.05 and 131.94 is: 181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.30 : 198.05 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.30/198.05 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.30x = 198.05 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.30x = 26,130.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,130.72/144.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.09

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