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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.82, 216.88 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.82, 216.88 and 131.14 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.82 : 216.88 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.82/216.88 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.82x = 216.88 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.82x = 28,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,441.64/144.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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