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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.17, 216.42 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.17, 216.42 and 97.94 is: 147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.17 : 216.42 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.17/216.42 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.17x = 216.42 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.17x = 21,196.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,196.17/144.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.02

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