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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.35, 216.39 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.35, 216.39 and 86.59 is: 129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.35 : 216.39 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.35/216.39 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.35x = 216.39 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.35x = 18,736.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,736.10/144.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.80

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