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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.02, 215.90 and 57.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.02, 215.90 and 57.32 is: 85.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.02 : 215.90 = 57.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.02/215.90 = 57.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.02x = 215.90 × 57.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.02x = 12,375.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,375.39/144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.93

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