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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.65, 217.04 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.65, 217.04 and 110.63 is: 165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.65 : 217.04 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.65/217.04 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.65x = 217.04 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.65x = 24,010.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,010.05/144.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.99

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