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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.50, 215.07 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.50, 215.07 and 141.08 is: 209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.50 : 215.07 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.50/215.07 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.50x = 215.07 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.50x = 30,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,342.08/144.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.98

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