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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.59, 217.14 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.59, 217.14 and 86.93 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.59 : 217.14 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.59/217.14 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.59x = 217.14 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.59x = 18,876.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,876.15/144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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