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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.17, 216.27 and 70.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.17, 216.27 and 70.01 is: 105.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.17 : 216.27 = 70.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.17/216.27 = 70.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.17x = 216.27 × 70.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.17x = 15,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,141.06/144.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.02

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