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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.06, 216 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.06, 216 and 121.14 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.06 : 216 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.06/216 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.06x = 216 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.06x = 26,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,166.24/144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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