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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.19, 216.12 and 103.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.19, 216.12 and 103.69 is: 155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.19 : 216.12 = 103.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.19/216.12 = 103.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.19x = 216.12 × 103.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.19x = 22,409.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409.48/144.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.42

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