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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.18, 215.96 and 127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.18, 215.96 and 127.10 is: 190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.18 : 215.96 = 127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.18/215.96 = 127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.18x = 215.96 × 127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.18x = 27,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,448.52/144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.38

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