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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.03, 216.18 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.03, 216.18 and 71.94 is: 107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.03 : 216.18 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.03/216.18 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.03x = 216.18 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.03x = 15,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,551.99/144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.98

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