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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.44, 198.93 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.44, 198.93 and 133.10 is: 183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.44 : 198.93 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.44/198.93 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.44x = 198.93 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.44x = 26,478.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,478.58/144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.32

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