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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.06, 215.82 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.06, 215.82 and 98.28 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.06 : 215.82 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.06/215.82 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.06x = 215.82 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.06x = 21,210.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,210.79/144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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