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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.35, 216.39 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.35, 216.39 and 98.60 is: 147.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.35 : 216.39 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.35/216.39 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.35x = 216.39 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.35x = 21,336.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,336.05/144.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.81

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