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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.11, 215.87 and 116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.11, 215.87 and 116.78 is: 174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.11 : 215.87 = 116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.11/215.87 = 116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.11x = 215.87 × 116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.11x = 25,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,207.64/144.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.92

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