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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.17, 216.13 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.17, 216.13 and 63 is: 94.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.17 : 216.13 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.17/216.13 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.17x = 216.13 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.17x = 13,616.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,616.19/144.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.45

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