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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.56, 216.84 and 59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.56, 216.84 and 59 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.56 : 216.84 = 59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.56/216.84 = 59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.56x = 216.84 × 59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.56x = 12,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,793.56/144.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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