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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.67, 216.73 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.67, 216.73 and 98.93 is: 148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.67 : 216.73 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.67/216.73 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.67x = 216.73 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.67x = 21,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,441.10/144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.21

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