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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.23, 216.37 and 61.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.23, 216.37 and 61.95 is: 92.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.23 : 216.37 = 61.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.23/216.37 = 61.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.23x = 216.37 × 61.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.23x = 13,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,403.97/144.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.93

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