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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.39, 217.44 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.39, 217.44 and 130.11 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.39 : 217.44 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.39/217.44 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.39x = 217.44 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.39x = 28,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,291.12/144.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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