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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.36, 215.94 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.36, 215.94 and 109.86 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.36 : 215.94 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.36/215.94 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.36x = 215.94 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.36x = 23,723.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,723.17/144.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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