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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.22, 199.13 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.22, 199.13 and 113.08 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.22 : 199.13 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.22/199.13 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.22x = 199.13 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.22x = 22,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,517.62/144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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