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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.56, 216.72 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.56, 216.72 and 87.68 is: 131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.56 : 216.72 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.56/216.72 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.56x = 216.72 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.56x = 19,002.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,002.01/144.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.45

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