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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.26, 216.28 and 89.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.26, 216.28 and 89.43 is: 134.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.26 : 216.28 = 89.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.26/216.28 = 89.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.26x = 216.28 × 89.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.26x = 19,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,341.92/144.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.08

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