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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.55, 216.94 and 106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.55, 216.94 and 106.13 is: 159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.55 : 216.94 = 106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.55/216.94 = 106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.55x = 216.94 × 106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.55x = 23,023.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,023.84/144.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.28

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