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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.50, 216.30 and 89.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.50, 216.30 and 89.50 is: 133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.50 : 216.30 = 89.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.50/216.30 = 89.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.50x = 216.30 × 89.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.50x = 19,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,358.85/144.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.97

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