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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.63, 215.96 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.63, 215.96 and 120.33 is: 179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.63 : 215.96 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.63/215.96 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.63x = 215.96 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.63x = 25,985.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,985.87/144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.67

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