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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.83, 199.72 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.83, 199.72 and 117.18 is: 161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.83 : 199.72 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.83/199.72 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.83x = 199.72 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.83x = 23,403.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403.19/144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.59

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