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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.81, 216.91 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.81, 216.91 and 120.38 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.81 : 216.91 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.81/216.91 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.81x = 216.91 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.81x = 26,111.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,111.63/144.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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