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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.05, 216.11 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.05, 216.11 and 98.48 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.05 : 216.11 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.05/216.11 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.05x = 216.11 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.05x = 21,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283.30/144.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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