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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 259.02 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 259.02 and 144.12 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 259.02 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/259.02 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 259.02 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 37,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,329.96/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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