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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.53, 216.73 and 98.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.53, 216.73 and 98.89 is: 148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.53 : 216.73 = 98.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.53/216.73 = 98.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.53x = 216.73 × 98.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.53x = 21,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,432.43/144.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.29

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