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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.33, 216.27 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.33, 216.27 and 129.03 is: 193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.33 : 216.27 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.33/216.27 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.33x = 216.27 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.33x = 27,905.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,905.32/144.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.34

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