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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.03, 215.67 and 83.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.03, 215.67 and 83.10 is: 124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.03 : 215.67 = 83.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.03/215.67 = 83.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.03x = 215.67 × 83.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.03x = 17,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922.18/144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.43

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