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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.15, 215.94 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.15, 215.94 and 74.74 is: 111.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.15 : 215.94 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.15/215.94 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.15x = 215.94 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.15x = 16,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,139.36/144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.96

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