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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.50, 216.78 and 59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.50, 216.78 and 59 is: 88.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.50 : 216.78 = 59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.50/216.78 = 59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.50x = 216.78 × 59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.50x = 12,790.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,790.02/144.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.51

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