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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.06, 215.70 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.06, 215.70 and 107.52 is: 160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.06 : 215.70 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.06/215.70 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.06x = 215.70 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.06x = 23,192.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,192.06/144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.99

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