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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.05, 215.78 and 95.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.05, 215.78 and 95.33 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.05 : 215.78 = 95.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.05/215.78 = 95.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.05x = 215.78 × 95.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.05x = 20,571.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,571.09/144.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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