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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 198.32 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 198.32 and 116.46 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 198.32 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/198.32 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 198.32 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 23,095.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,095.76/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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