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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.47, 198.93 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.47, 198.93 and 131.28 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.47 : 198.93 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.47/198.93 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.47x = 198.93 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.47x = 26,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,115.53/144.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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