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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.39, 216.32 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.39, 216.32 and 98.69 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.39 : 216.32 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.39/216.32 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.39x = 216.32 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.39x = 21,348.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,348.67/144.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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