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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.42, 216.68 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.42, 216.68 and 86.67 is: 130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.42 : 216.68 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.42/216.68 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.42x = 216.68 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.42x = 18,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,779.66/144.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.04

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