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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.02, 215.67 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.02, 215.67 and 119.90 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.02 : 215.67 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.02/215.67 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.02x = 215.67 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.02x = 25,858.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,858.83/144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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