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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.98, 217.71 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.98, 217.71 and 143.86 is: 216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.98 : 217.71 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.98/217.71 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.98x = 217.71 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.98x = 31,319.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,319.76/144.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.03

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