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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.40, 215.68 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.40, 215.68 and 130.96 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.40 : 215.68 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.40/215.68 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.40x = 215.68 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.40x = 28,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,245.45/144.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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