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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.68, 216.72 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.68, 216.72 and 120.38 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.68 : 216.72 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.68/216.72 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.68x = 216.72 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.68x = 26,088.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,088.15/144.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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