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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 216.03 and 52.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 216.03 and 52.71 is: 79.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 216.03 = 52.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/216.03 = 52.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 216.03 × 52.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 11,386.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,386.03/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.07

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