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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 215.84 and 71.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 215.84 and 71.92 is: 107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 215.84 = 71.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/215.84 = 71.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 215.84 × 71.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 15,523.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523.21/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.80

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