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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.54, 216.48 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.54, 216.48 and 86.80 is: 130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.54 : 216.48 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.54/216.48 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.54x = 216.48 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.54x = 18,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,790.46/144.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.00

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