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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.27, 216 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.27, 216 and 115.11 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.27 : 216 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.27/216 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.27x = 216 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.27x = 24,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,863.76/144.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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