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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.33, 198.82 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.33, 198.82 and 115.17 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.33 : 198.82 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.33/198.82 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.33x = 198.82 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.33x = 22,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,898.10/144.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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