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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.88, 217.16 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.88, 217.16 and 104.28 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.88 : 217.16 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.88/217.16 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.88x = 217.16 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.88x = 22,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,644.89/144.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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