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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.10, 215.84 and 100.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.10, 215.84 and 100.66 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.10 : 215.84 = 100.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.10/215.84 = 100.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.10x = 215.84 × 100.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.10x = 21,726.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,726.79/144.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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