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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.18, 215.87 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.18, 215.87 and 117.05 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.18 : 215.87 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.18/215.87 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.18x = 215.87 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.18x = 25,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,265.92/144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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