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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.97, 216.98 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.97, 216.98 and 119.68 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.97 : 216.98 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.97/216.98 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.97x = 216.98 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.97x = 25,967.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967.47/144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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