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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.32, 216 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.32, 216 and 128.32 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.32 : 216 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.32/216 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.32x = 216 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.32x = 27,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,717.12/144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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