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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.30, 215.84 and 86.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.30, 215.84 and 86.39 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.30 : 215.84 = 86.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.30/215.84 = 86.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.30x = 215.84 × 86.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.30x = 18,646.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,646.42/144.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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