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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.21, 215.87 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.21, 215.87 and 98.65 is: 147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.21 : 215.87 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.21/215.87 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.21x = 215.87 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.21x = 21,295.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,295.35/144.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.67

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