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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.26, 216.12 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.26, 216.12 and 89.96 is: 134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.26 : 216.12 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.26/216.12 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.26x = 216.12 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.26x = 19,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,442.16/144.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.77

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