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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.53, 216.72 and 67.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.53, 216.72 and 67.46 is: 101.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.53 : 216.72 = 67.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.53/216.72 = 67.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.53x = 216.72 × 67.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.53x = 14,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,619.93/144.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.15

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