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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.09, 215.73 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.09, 215.73 and 75.46 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.09 : 215.73 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.09/215.73 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.09x = 215.73 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.09x = 16,278.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,278.99/144.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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