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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.43, 198.94 and 102.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.43, 198.94 and 102.91 is: 141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.43 : 198.94 = 102.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.43/198.94 = 102.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.43x = 198.94 × 102.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.43x = 20,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,472.92/144.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.75

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