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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.09, 214.97 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.09, 214.97 and 132.35 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.09 : 214.97 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.09/214.97 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.09x = 214.97 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.09x = 28,449.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,449.54/144.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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