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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.08, 215.84 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.08, 215.84 and 66.94 is: 100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.08 : 215.84 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.08/215.84 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.08x = 215.84 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.08x = 14,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,447.79/144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.27

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