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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.71, 217.20 and 114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.71, 217.20 and 114.61 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.71 : 217.20 = 114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.71/217.20 = 114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.71x = 217.20 × 114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.71x = 24,892.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,892.21/144.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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