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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.98, 217.24 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.98, 217.24 and 104.34 is: 156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.98 : 217.24 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.98/217.24 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.98x = 217.24 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.98x = 22,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,666.82/144.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.34

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