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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.22, 216.15 and 142.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.22, 216.15 and 142.69 is: 213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.22 : 216.15 = 142.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.22/216.15 = 142.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.22x = 216.15 × 142.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.22x = 30,842.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,842.44/144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.86

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