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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.08, 215.97 and 75.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.08, 215.97 and 75.65 is: 113.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.08 : 215.97 = 75.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.08/215.97 = 75.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.08x = 215.97 × 75.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.08x = 16,337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,337.05/144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.39

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