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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.32, 198.84 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.32, 198.84 and 115.12 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.32 : 198.84 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.32/198.84 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.32x = 198.84 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.32x = 22,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,890.46/144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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