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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.02, 198.78 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.02, 198.78 and 114.86 is: 158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.02 : 198.78 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.02/198.78 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.02x = 198.78 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.02x = 22,831.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,831.87/144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.53

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