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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.72, 217.14 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.72, 217.14 and 104.46 is: 156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.72 : 217.14 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.72/217.14 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.72x = 217.14 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.72x = 22,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,682.44/144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.73

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