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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.99, 217.53 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.99, 217.53 and 104.31 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.99 : 217.53 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.99/217.53 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.99x = 217.53 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.99x = 22,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,690.55/144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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