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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.60, 216.66 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.60, 216.66 and 131.97 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.60 : 216.66 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.60/216.66 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.60x = 216.66 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.60x = 28,592.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,592.62/144.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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