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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.22, 216.34 and 57.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.22, 216.34 and 57.56 is: 86.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.22 : 216.34 = 57.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.22/216.34 = 57.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.22x = 216.34 × 57.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.22x = 12,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451.30/144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.34

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