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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.19, 215.89 and 109.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.19, 215.89 and 109.85 is: 164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.19 : 215.89 = 109.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.19/215.89 = 109.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.19x = 215.89 × 109.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.19x = 23,715.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,715.78/144.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.48

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