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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.36, 199.62 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.36, 199.62 and 115.20 is: 159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.36 : 199.62 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.36/199.62 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.36x = 199.62 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.36x = 22,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,996.22/144.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.30

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