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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.76, 199.68 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.76, 199.68 and 118.45 is: 163.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.76 : 199.68 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.76/199.68 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.76x = 199.68 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.76x = 23,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,652.10/144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.39

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