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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 216.12 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 216.12 and 58.50 is: 87.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 216.12 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/216.12 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 216.12 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 12,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,643.02/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.80

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