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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.90, 199.80 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.90, 199.80 and 117.27 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.90 : 199.80 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.90/199.80 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.90x = 199.80 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.90x = 23,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,430.55/144.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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