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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.84, 199.94 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.84, 199.94 and 113.84 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.84 : 199.94 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.84/199.94 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.84x = 199.94 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.84x = 22,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,761.17/144.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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