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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.29, 216.07 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.29, 216.07 and 131.47 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.29 : 216.07 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.29/216.07 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.29x = 216.07 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.29x = 28,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,406.72/144.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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