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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.03, 215.87 and 79.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.03, 215.87 and 79.06 is: 118.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.03 : 215.87 = 79.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.03/215.87 = 79.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.03x = 215.87 × 79.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.03x = 17,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066.68/144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.49

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