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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.79, 199.60 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.79, 199.60 and 113.74 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.79 : 199.60 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.79/199.60 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.79x = 199.60 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.79x = 22,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701.72/144.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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