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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.10, 215.54 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.10, 215.54 and 116.56 is: 174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.10 : 215.54 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.10/215.54 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.10x = 215.54 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.10x = 25,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,123.34/144.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.35

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