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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.57, 216.72 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.57, 216.72 and 83.73 is: 125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.57 : 216.72 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.57/216.72 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.57x = 216.72 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.57x = 18,145.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,145.97/144.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.52

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