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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.12, 215.76 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.12, 215.76 and 129.48 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.12 : 215.76 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.12/215.76 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.12x = 215.76 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.12x = 27,936.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,936.60/144.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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