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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.48, 216.51 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.48, 216.51 and 140.10 is: 209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.48 : 216.51 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.48/216.51 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.48x = 216.51 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.48x = 30,333.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,333.05/144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.95

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