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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.14, 215.94 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.14, 215.94 and 111.74 is: 167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.14 : 215.94 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.14/215.94 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.14x = 215.94 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.14x = 24,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,129.14/144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.40

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