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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.16, 216 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.16, 216 and 98.42 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.16 : 216 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.16/216 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.16x = 216 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.16x = 21,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,258.72/144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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