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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.11, 215.69 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.11, 215.69 and 89.97 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.11 : 215.69 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.11/215.69 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.11x = 215.69 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.11x = 19,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,405.18/144.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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