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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.62, 216.54 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.62, 216.54 and 121.74 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.62 : 216.54 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.62/216.54 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.62x = 216.54 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.62x = 26,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,361.58/144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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