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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.34, 198.98 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.34, 198.98 and 116.66 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.34 : 198.98 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.34/198.98 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.34x = 198.98 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.34x = 23,213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,213.01/144.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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