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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.01, 216.44 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.01, 216.44 and 119.79 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.01 : 216.44 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.01/216.44 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.01x = 216.44 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.01x = 25,927.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,927.35/144.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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