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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.71, 200.07 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.71, 200.07 and 132.41 is: 183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.71 : 200.07 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.71/200.07 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.71x = 200.07 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.71x = 26,490.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,490.27/144.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.06

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