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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.68, 198.50 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.68, 198.50 and 132.44 is: 181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.68 : 198.50 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.68/198.50 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.68x = 198.50 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.68x = 26,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,287.69/144.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.70

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