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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.58, 216.90 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.58, 216.90 and 120.58 is: 180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.58 : 216.90 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.58/216.90 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.58x = 216.90 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.58x = 26,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,153.80/144.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.90

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