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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.65, 217.08 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.65, 217.08 and 104.15 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.65 : 217.08 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.65/217.08 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.65x = 217.08 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.65x = 22,609.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,609.42/144.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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