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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.14, 216.31 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.14, 216.31 and 98.53 is: 147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.14 : 216.31 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.14/216.31 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.14x = 216.31 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.14x = 21,313.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,313.81/144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.87

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