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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.60, 216.97 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.60, 216.97 and 110.58 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.60 : 216.97 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.60/216.97 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.60x = 216.97 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.60x = 23,991.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,991.46/144.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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