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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.48, 215.88 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.48, 215.88 and 112.44 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.48 : 215.88 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.48/215.88 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.48x = 215.88 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.48x = 24,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,273.55/144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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