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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.38, 216.83 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.38, 216.83 and 132.33 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.38 : 216.83 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.38/216.83 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.38x = 216.83 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.38x = 28,693.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,693.11/144.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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