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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.31, 199.04 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.31, 199.04 and 108.82 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.31 : 199.04 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.31/199.04 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.31x = 199.04 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.31x = 21,659.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,659.53/144.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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