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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.24, 215.86 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.24, 215.86 and 103.74 is: 155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.24 : 215.86 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.24/215.86 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.24x = 215.86 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.24x = 22,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,392.80/144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.25

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