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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.17, 215.93 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.17, 215.93 and 98.60 is: 147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.17 : 215.93 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.17/215.93 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.17x = 215.93 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.17x = 21,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,289.13/144.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.67

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