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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.03, 215.70 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.03, 215.70 and 78.93 is: 118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.03 : 215.70 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.03/215.70 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.03x = 215.70 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.03x = 17,024.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,024.81/144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.21

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