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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.50, 198.96 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.50, 198.96 and 138 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.50 : 198.96 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.50/198.96 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.50x = 198.96 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.50x = 27,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,456.48/144.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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