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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.13, 215.72 and 75.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.13, 215.72 and 75.55 is: 113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.13 : 215.72 = 75.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.13/215.72 = 75.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.13x = 215.72 × 75.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.13x = 16,297.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,297.65/144.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.08

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