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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.46, 216.56 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.46, 216.56 and 93.14 is: 139.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.46 : 216.56 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.46/216.56 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.46x = 216.56 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.46x = 20,170.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,170.40/144.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.63

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