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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.23, 215.73 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.23, 215.73 and 127.58 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.23 : 215.73 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.23/215.73 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.23x = 215.73 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.23x = 27,521.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,521.75/144.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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