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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.36, 198.96 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.36, 198.96 and 105 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.36 : 198.96 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.36/198.96 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.36x = 198.96 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.36x = 20,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,890.80/144.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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