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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.59, 216.68 and 53.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.59, 216.68 and 53.19 is: 79.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.59 : 216.68 = 53.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.59/216.68 = 53.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.59x = 216.68 × 53.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.59x = 11,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,524.94/144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.71

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