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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 215.70 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 215.70 and 129.06 is: 193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 215.70 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/215.70 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 215.70 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 27,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,838.24/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.32

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