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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.66, 216.78 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.66, 216.78 and 112.50 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.66 : 216.78 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.66/216.78 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.66x = 216.78 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.66x = 24,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,387.75/144.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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