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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.44, 216.72 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.44, 216.72 and 86.69 is: 130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.44 : 216.72 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.44/216.72 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.44x = 216.72 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.44x = 18,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,787.46/144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.07

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