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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.03, 215.74 and 86.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.03, 215.74 and 86.07 is: 128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.03 : 215.74 = 86.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.03/215.74 = 86.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.03x = 215.74 × 86.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.03x = 18,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,568.74/144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.92

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