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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.97, 218.38 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.97, 218.38 and 130.72 is: 196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.97 : 218.38 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.97/218.38 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.97x = 218.38 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.97x = 28,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,546.63/144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.91

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