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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.07, 215.78 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.07, 215.78 and 111.33 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.07 : 215.78 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.07/215.78 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.07x = 215.78 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.07x = 24,021.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,021.15/144.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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