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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.80, 199.84 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.80, 199.84 and 115.76 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.80 : 199.84 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.80/199.84 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.80x = 199.84 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.80x = 23,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,133.48/144.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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