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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.12, 198.82 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.12, 198.82 and 114.62 is: 158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.12 : 198.82 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.12/198.82 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.12x = 198.82 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.12x = 22,788.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,788.75/144.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.12

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