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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.16, 215.80 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.16, 215.80 and 105.55 is: 158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.16 : 215.80 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.16/215.80 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.16x = 215.80 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.16x = 22,776.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,776.89/144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.00

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