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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.24, 199.14 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.24, 199.14 and 116.46 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.24 : 199.14 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.24/199.14 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.24x = 199.14 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.24x = 23,191.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191.84/144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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