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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.24, 216.52 and 58.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.24, 216.52 and 58.72 is: 88.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.24 : 216.52 = 58.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.24/216.52 = 58.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.24x = 216.52 × 58.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.24x = 12,714.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,714.05/144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.15

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