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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.01, 215.70 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.01, 215.70 and 132.77 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.01 : 215.70 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.01/215.70 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.01x = 215.70 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.01x = 28,638.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,638.49/144.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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