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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.28, 216.57 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.28, 216.57 and 86.62 is: 130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.28 : 216.57 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.28/216.57 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.28x = 216.57 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.28x = 18,759.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,759.29/144.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.02

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