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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.42, 216.14 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.42, 216.14 and 140.52 is: 210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.42 : 216.14 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.42/216.14 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.42x = 216.14 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.42x = 30,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,371.99/144.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.30

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