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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.98, 217.47 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.98, 217.47 and 131.48 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.98 : 217.47 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.98/217.47 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.98x = 217.47 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.98x = 28,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,592.96/144.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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