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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.13, 216.89 and 119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.13, 216.89 and 119.95 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.13 : 216.89 = 119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.13/216.89 = 119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.13x = 216.89 × 119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.13x = 26,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,015.96/144.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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