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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.90, 216.84 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.90, 216.84 and 98.94 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.90 : 216.84 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.90/216.84 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.90x = 216.84 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.90x = 21,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,454.15/144.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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