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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.22, 216.48 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.22, 216.48 and 141.30 is: 212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.22 : 216.48 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.22/216.48 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.22x = 216.48 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.22x = 30,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,588.62/144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.10

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