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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.87, 217.35 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.87, 217.35 and 105.86 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.87 : 217.35 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.87/217.35 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.87x = 217.35 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.87x = 23,008.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,008.67/144.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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