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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.84, 217.32 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.84, 217.32 and 132.96 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.84 : 217.32 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.84/217.32 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.84x = 217.32 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.84x = 28,894.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,894.87/144.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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