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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.77, 215.90 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.77, 215.90 and 130.93 is: 195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.77 : 215.90 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.77/215.90 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.77x = 215.90 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.77x = 28,267.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,267.79/144.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.26

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