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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.21, 216.32 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.21, 216.32 and 117.33 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.21 : 216.32 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.21/216.32 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.21x = 216.32 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.21x = 25,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,380.24/144.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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