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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.08, 215.87 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.08, 215.87 and 131.22 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.08 : 215.87 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.08/215.87 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.08x = 215.87 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.08x = 28,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,325.81/144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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