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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.25, 199.08 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.25, 199.08 and 114.84 is: 158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.25 : 199.08 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.25/199.08 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.25x = 199.08 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.25x = 22,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,862.35/144.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.49

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