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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.76, 198.80 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.76, 198.80 and 131.80 is: 181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.76 : 198.80 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.76/198.80 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.76x = 198.80 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.76x = 26,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,201.84/144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.00

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