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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.88, 217.62 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.88, 217.62 and 114.40 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.88 : 217.62 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.88/217.62 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.88x = 217.62 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.88x = 24,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,895.73/144.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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