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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.59, 216.71 and 93.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.59, 216.71 and 93.10 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.59 : 216.71 = 93.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.59/216.71 = 93.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.59x = 216.71 × 93.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.59x = 20,174.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,174.15/144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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