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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.90, 216.59 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.90, 216.59 and 132.66 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.90 : 216.59 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.90/216.59 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.90x = 216.59 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.90x = 28,732.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,732.17/144.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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