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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.50, 216.62 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.50, 216.62 and 71.33 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.50 : 216.62 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.50/216.62 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.50x = 216.62 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.50x = 15,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,450.06/144.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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