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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.40, 198.44 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.40, 198.44 and 130 is: 178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.40 : 198.44 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.40/198.44 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.40x = 198.44 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.40x = 25,797.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,797.20/144.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.65

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