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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.16, 215.65 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.16, 215.65 and 128.79 is: 192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.16 : 215.65 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.16/215.65 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.16x = 215.65 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.16x = 27,773.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,773.56/144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.66

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