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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.62, 216.57 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.62, 216.57 and 114.35 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.62 : 216.57 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.62/216.57 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.62x = 216.57 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.62x = 24,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,764.78/144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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