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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.64, 216.65 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.64, 216.65 and 114.11 is: 170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.64 : 216.65 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.64/216.65 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.64x = 216.65 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.64x = 24,721.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,721.93/144.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.92

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