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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.61, 199.46 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.61, 199.46 and 113.47 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.61 : 199.46 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.61/199.46 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.61x = 199.46 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.61x = 22,632.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632.51/144.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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