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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.58, 216.96 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.58, 216.96 and 80.50 is: 120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.58 : 216.96 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.58/216.96 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.58x = 216.96 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.58x = 17,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,465.28/144.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.80

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