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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.39, 216.43 and 110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.39, 216.43 and 110.30 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.39 : 216.43 = 110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.39/216.43 = 110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.39x = 216.43 × 110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.39x = 23,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871.18/144.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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