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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.20, 215.88 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.20, 215.88 and 98.48 is: 147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.20 : 215.88 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.20/215.88 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.20x = 215.88 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.20x = 21,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,258.78/144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.43

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