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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.84, 199.80 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.84, 199.80 and 108 is: 148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.84 : 199.80 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.84/199.80 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.84x = 199.80 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.84x = 21,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,578.40/144.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.98

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