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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.35, 216.49 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.35, 216.49 and 98.97 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.35 : 216.49 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.35/216.49 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.35x = 216.49 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.35x = 21,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,426.02/144.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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