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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.50, 198.93 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.50, 198.93 and 135.26 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.50 : 198.93 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.50/198.93 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.50x = 198.93 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.50x = 26,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,907.27/144.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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