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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.92, 216.97 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.92, 216.97 and 110.54 is: 165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.92 : 216.97 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.92/216.97 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.92x = 216.97 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.92x = 23,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,983.86/144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.50

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