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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.55, 216.78 and 67.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.55, 216.78 and 67.55 is: 101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.55 : 216.78 = 67.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.55/216.78 = 67.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.55x = 216.78 × 67.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.55x = 14,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,643.37/144.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.30

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