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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.66, 216.46 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.66, 216.46 and 127.65 is: 191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.66 : 216.46 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.66/216.46 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.66x = 216.46 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.66x = 27,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,631.12/144.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.01

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