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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.12, 198.72 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.12, 198.72 and 116.56 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.12 : 198.72 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.12/198.72 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.12x = 198.72 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.12x = 23,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,162.80/144.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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