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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.12, 215.82 and 75.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.12, 215.82 and 75.39 is: 112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.12 : 215.82 = 75.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.12/215.82 = 75.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.12x = 215.82 × 75.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.12x = 16,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,270.67/144.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.90

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