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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.06, 215.79 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.06, 215.79 and 105.62 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.06 : 215.79 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.06/215.79 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.06x = 215.79 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.06x = 22,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,791.74/144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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