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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.21, 215.93 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.21, 215.93 and 118.03 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.21 : 215.93 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.21/215.93 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.21x = 215.93 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.21x = 25,486.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,486.22/144.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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