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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.18, 199.26 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.18, 199.26 and 115.02 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.18 : 199.26 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.18/199.26 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.18x = 199.26 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.18x = 22,918.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,918.89/144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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