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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.31, 216.34 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.31, 216.34 and 115.75 is: 173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.31 : 216.34 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.31/216.34 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.31x = 216.34 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.31x = 25,041.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041.36/144.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.52

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