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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.18, 215.94 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.18, 215.94 and 89.94 is: 134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.18 : 215.94 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.18/215.94 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.18x = 215.94 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.18x = 19,421.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,421.64/144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.70

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