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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.13, 216.22 and 58.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.13, 216.22 and 58.63 is: 87.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.13 : 216.22 = 58.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.13/216.22 = 58.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.13x = 216.22 × 58.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.13x = 12,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,675.90/144.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.95

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