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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.23, 216.28 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.23, 216.28 and 71.11 is: 106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.23 : 216.28 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.23/216.28 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.23x = 216.28 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.23x = 15,379.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,379.32/144.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.63

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