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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.48, 198.72 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.48, 198.72 and 134.76 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.48 : 198.72 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.48/198.72 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.48x = 198.72 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.48x = 26,779.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,779.51/144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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