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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.88, 200.04 and 115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.88, 200.04 and 115.72 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.88 : 200.04 = 115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.88/200.04 = 115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.88x = 200.04 × 115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.88x = 23,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,148.63/144.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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