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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.10, 215.94 and 83.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.10, 215.94 and 83.25 is: 124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.10 : 215.94 = 83.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.10/215.94 = 83.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.10x = 215.94 × 83.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.10x = 17,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977.01/144.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.75

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