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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.14, 215.94 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.14, 215.94 and 112.01 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.14 : 215.94 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.14/215.94 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.14x = 215.94 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.14x = 24,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,187.44/144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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