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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 215.46 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 215.46 and 89.64 is: 134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 215.46 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/215.46 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 215.46 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 19,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,313.83/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.12

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