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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.44, 216.35 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.44, 216.35 and 132.63 is: 198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.44 : 216.35 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.44/216.35 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.44x = 216.35 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.44x = 28,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,694.50/144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.66

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