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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.55, 217.80 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.55, 217.80 and 119.43 is: 179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.55 : 217.80 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.55/217.80 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.55x = 217.80 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.55x = 26,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,012.22/144.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.96

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