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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.37, 216.36 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.37, 216.36 and 110 is: 164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.37 : 216.36 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.37/216.36 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.37x = 216.36 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.37x = 23,799.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,799.60/144.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.86

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