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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.31, 215.56 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.31, 215.56 and 141.88 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.31 : 215.56 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.31/215.56 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.31x = 215.56 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.31x = 30,581.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,581.87/144.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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