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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.42, 216.47 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.42, 216.47 and 131.05 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.42 : 216.47 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.42/216.47 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.42x = 216.47 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.42x = 28,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,368.99/144.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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