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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.98, 198.98 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.98, 198.98 and 134.02 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.98 : 198.98 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.98/198.98 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.98x = 198.98 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.98x = 26,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,667.30/144.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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