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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.02, 214.67 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.02, 214.67 and 133.08 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.02 : 214.67 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.02/214.67 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.02x = 214.67 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.02x = 28,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,568.28/144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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