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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.37, 215.54 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.37, 215.54 and 141.54 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.37 : 215.54 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.37/215.54 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.37x = 215.54 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.37x = 30,507.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,507.53/144.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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