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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.83, 217.55 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.83, 217.55 and 110.48 is: 165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.83 : 217.55 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.83/217.55 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.83x = 217.55 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.83x = 24,034.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,034.11/144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.94

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