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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.67, 216.68 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.67, 216.68 and 111.94 is: 167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.67 : 216.68 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.67/216.68 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.67x = 216.68 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.67x = 24,255.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,255.16/144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.66

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