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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.14, 215.93 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.14, 215.93 and 113.49 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.14 : 215.93 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.14/215.93 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.14x = 215.93 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.14x = 24,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,505.33/144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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