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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.15, 215.97 and 75.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.15, 215.97 and 75.57 is: 113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.15 : 215.97 = 75.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.15/215.97 = 75.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.15x = 215.97 × 75.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.15x = 16,320.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,320.85/144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.22

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