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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.96, 216.28 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.96, 216.28 and 115.54 is: 172.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.96 : 216.28 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.96/216.28 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.96x = 216.28 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.96x = 24,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,988.99/144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.39

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