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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.03, 216.02 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.03, 216.02 and 86.62 is: 129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.03 : 216.02 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.03/216.02 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.03x = 216.02 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.03x = 18,711.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,711.25/144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.91

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