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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.63, 199.64 and 115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.63, 199.64 and 115.18 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.63 : 199.64 = 115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.63/199.64 = 115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.63x = 199.64 × 115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.63x = 22,993.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,993.68/144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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