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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.35, 215.94 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.35, 215.94 and 121.55 is: 181.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.35 : 215.94 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.35/215.94 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.35x = 215.94 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.35x = 26,247.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,247.51/144.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.83

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