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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.29, 216.50 and 74.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.29, 216.50 and 74.84 is: 112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.29 : 216.50 = 74.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.29/216.50 = 74.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.29x = 216.50 × 74.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.29x = 16,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201.40/144.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.28

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