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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.46, 216.72 and 57.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.46, 216.72 and 57.82 is: 86.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.46 : 216.72 = 57.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.46/216.72 = 57.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.46x = 216.72 × 57.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.46x = 12,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,530.75/144.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.74

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