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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.55, 216.61 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.55, 216.61 and 99.19 is: 148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.55 : 216.61 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.55/216.61 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.55x = 216.61 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.55x = 21,485.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,485.55/144.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.64

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