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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.96, 217.68 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.96, 217.68 and 112.80 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.96 : 217.68 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.96/217.68 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.96x = 217.68 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.96x = 24,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,554.30/144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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