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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.34, 198.91 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.34, 198.91 and 131.24 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.34 : 198.91 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.34/198.91 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.34x = 198.91 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.34x = 26,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,104.95/144.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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