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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.74, 199.60 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.74, 199.60 and 117.07 is: 161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.74 : 199.60 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.74/199.60 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.74x = 199.60 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.74x = 23,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,366.38/144.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.43

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