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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.24, 215.91 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.24, 215.91 and 115.24 is: 172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.24 : 215.91 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.24/215.91 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.24x = 215.91 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.24x = 24,881.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,881.47/144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.50

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