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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.16, 215.94 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.16, 215.94 and 98.38 is: 147.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.16 : 215.94 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.16/215.94 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.16x = 215.94 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.16x = 21,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,244.18/144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.37

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