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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.05, 215.96 and 70.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.05, 215.96 and 70.89 is: 106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.05 : 215.96 = 70.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.05/215.96 = 70.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.05x = 215.96 × 70.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.05x = 15,309.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,309.05/144.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.28

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