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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.67, 199.48 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.67, 199.48 and 113.49 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.67 : 199.48 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.67/199.48 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.67x = 199.48 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.67x = 22,638.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638.99/144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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