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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.23, 216.40 and 57.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.23, 216.40 and 57.61 is: 86.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.23 : 216.40 = 57.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.23/216.40 = 57.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.23x = 216.40 × 57.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.23x = 12,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466.80/144.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.44

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