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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.62, 199.78 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.62, 199.78 and 115.20 is: 159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.62 : 199.78 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.62/199.78 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.62x = 199.78 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.62x = 23,014.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,014.66/144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.14

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