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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.62, 216.32 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.62, 216.32 and 130.42 is: 195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.62 : 216.32 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.62/216.32 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.62x = 216.32 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.62x = 28,212.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,212.45/144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.08

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