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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 215.74 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 215.74 and 117 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 215.74 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/215.74 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 215.74 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 25,241.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,241.58/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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