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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.08, 198.69 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.08, 198.69 and 116.43 is: 160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.08 : 198.69 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.08/198.69 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.08x = 198.69 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.08x = 23,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,133.48/144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.56

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