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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.59, 216.80 and 57.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.59, 216.80 and 57.92 is: 86.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.59 : 216.80 = 57.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.59/216.80 = 57.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.59x = 216.80 × 57.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.59x = 12,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,557.06/144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.85

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