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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.44, 216.72 and 86.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.44, 216.72 and 86.79 is: 130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.44 : 216.72 = 86.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.44/216.72 = 86.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.44x = 216.72 × 86.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.44x = 18,809.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,809.13/144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.23

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