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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.32, 216.61 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.32, 216.61 and 139.46 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.32 : 216.61 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.32/216.61 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.32x = 216.61 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.32x = 30,207.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,207.00/144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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