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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.91, 217.15 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.91, 217.15 and 114.09 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.91 : 217.15 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.91/217.15 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.91x = 217.15 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.91x = 24,774.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,774.36/144.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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