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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.06, 217.08 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.06, 217.08 and 121.68 is: 183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.06 : 217.08 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.06/217.08 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.06x = 217.08 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.06x = 26,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,414.29/144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.36

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