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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.96, 200.16 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.96, 200.16 and 115.98 is: 160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.96 : 200.16 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.96/200.16 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.96x = 200.16 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.96x = 23,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,214.56/144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.14

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