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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.48, 199.12 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.48, 199.12 and 131.28 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.48 : 199.12 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.48/199.12 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.48x = 199.12 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.48x = 26,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,140.47/144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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