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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.06, 216.36 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.06, 216.36 and 113.28 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.06 : 216.36 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.06/216.36 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.06x = 216.36 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.06x = 24,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,509.26/144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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