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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.49, 216.72 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.49, 216.72 and 110.44 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.49 : 216.72 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.49/216.72 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.49x = 216.72 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.49x = 23,934.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,934.56/144.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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