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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.18, 215.87 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.18, 215.87 and 129.60 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.18 : 215.87 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.18/215.87 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.18x = 215.87 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.18x = 27,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,976.10/144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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