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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.43, 215.51 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.43, 215.51 and 129.08 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.43 : 215.51 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.43/215.51 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.43x = 215.51 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.43x = 27,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818.89/144.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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