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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.62, 216.85 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.62, 216.85 and 98.40 is: 147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.62 : 216.85 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.62/216.85 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.62x = 216.85 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.62x = 21,338.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,338.04/144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.55

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