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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.22, 216.19 and 105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.22, 216.19 and 105.65 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.22 : 216.19 = 105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.22/216.19 = 105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.22x = 216.19 × 105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.22x = 22,840.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,840.48/144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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