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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.52, 214.95 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.52, 214.95 and 131.53 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.52 : 214.95 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.52/214.95 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.52x = 214.95 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.52x = 28,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,272.37/144.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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