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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.67, 216.94 and 76.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.67, 216.94 and 76.15 is: 114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.67 : 216.94 = 76.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.67/216.94 = 76.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.67x = 216.94 × 76.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.67x = 16,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,520.62/144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.20

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