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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.92, 216.96 and 112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.92, 216.96 and 112.76 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.92 : 216.96 = 112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.92/216.96 = 112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.92x = 216.96 × 112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.92x = 24,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,464.41/144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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