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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.78, 200.07 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.78, 200.07 and 118.86 is: 164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.78 : 200.07 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.78/200.07 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.78x = 200.07 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.78x = 23,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,780.32/144.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.25

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