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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.72, 215.58 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.72, 215.58 and 144 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.72 : 215.58 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.72/215.58 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.72x = 215.58 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.72x = 31,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,043.52/144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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