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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.39, 216.28 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.39, 216.28 and 113.87 is: 170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.39 : 216.28 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.39/216.28 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.39x = 216.28 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.39x = 24,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,626.44/144.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.56

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