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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.15, 215.80 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.15, 215.80 and 89.88 is: 134.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.15 : 215.80 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.15/215.80 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.15x = 215.80 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.15x = 19,396.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,396.10/144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.56

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