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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.11, 216.39 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.11, 216.39 and 118.59 is: 178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.11 : 216.39 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.11/216.39 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.11x = 216.39 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.11x = 25,661.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,661.69/144.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.08

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