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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.44, 216.67 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.44, 216.67 and 127.44 is: 191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.44 : 216.67 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.44/216.67 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.44x = 216.67 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.44x = 27,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,612.42/144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.17

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