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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.04, 215.98 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.04, 215.98 and 98.44 is: 147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.04 : 215.98 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.04/215.98 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.04x = 215.98 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.04x = 21,260.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,260.29/144.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.60

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