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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.26, 216.33 and 57.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.26, 216.33 and 57.59 is: 86.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.26 : 216.33 = 57.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.26/216.33 = 57.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.26x = 216.33 × 57.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.26x = 12,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,458.44/144.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.36

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