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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.12, 216 and 62.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.12, 216 and 62.82 is: 94.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.12 : 216 = 62.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.12/216 = 62.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.12x = 216 × 62.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.12x = 13,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,569.12/144.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.15

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