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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.94, 216.97 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.94, 216.97 and 141.45 is: 211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.94 : 216.97 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.94/216.97 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.94x = 216.97 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.94x = 30,690.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,690.41/144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.75

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