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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.62, 216.74 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.62, 216.74 and 110.25 is: 165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.62 : 216.74 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.62/216.74 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.62x = 216.74 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.62x = 23,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,895.03/144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.23

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