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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.18, 215.84 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.18, 215.84 and 116.84 is: 174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.18 : 215.84 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.18/215.84 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.18x = 215.84 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.18x = 25,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,217.08/144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.90

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