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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.15, 198.74 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.15, 198.74 and 114.59 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.15 : 198.74 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.15/198.74 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.15x = 198.74 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.15x = 22,772.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,772.05/144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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