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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.28, 198.92 and 114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.28, 198.92 and 114.87 is: 158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.28 : 198.92 = 114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.28/198.92 = 114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.28x = 198.92 × 114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.28x = 22,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850.97/144.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.38

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