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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.21, 198.96 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.21, 198.96 and 116.52 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.21 : 198.96 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.21/198.96 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.21x = 198.96 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.21x = 23,182.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,182.82/144.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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