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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.14, 216 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.14, 216 and 113.57 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.14 : 216 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.14/216 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.14x = 216 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.14x = 24,531.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,531.12/144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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