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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.81, 216.78 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.81, 216.78 and 132.33 is: 198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.81 : 216.78 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.81/216.78 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.81x = 216.78 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.81x = 28,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,686.50/144.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.10

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