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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.08, 215.94 and 102.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.08, 215.94 and 102.89 is: 154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.08 : 215.94 = 102.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.08/215.94 = 102.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.08x = 215.94 × 102.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.08x = 22,217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217.37/144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.20

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