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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.84, 217.66 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.84, 217.66 and 118.92 is: 178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.84 : 217.66 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.84/217.66 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.84x = 217.66 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.84x = 25,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,882.74/144.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.71

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