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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.32, 215.13 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.32, 215.13 and 142.09 is: 211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.32 : 215.13 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.32/215.13 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.32x = 215.13 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.32x = 30,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,567.82/144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.81

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