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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.46, 198.96 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.46, 198.96 and 111.64 is: 153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.46 : 198.96 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.46/198.96 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.46x = 198.96 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.46x = 22,211.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,211.89/144.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.76

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