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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.92, 214.32 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.92, 214.32 and 144.92 is: 214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.92 : 214.32 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.92/214.32 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.92x = 214.32 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.92x = 31,059.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,059.25/144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.32

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