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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.59, 216.87 and 57.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.59, 216.87 and 57.91 is: 86.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.59 : 216.87 = 57.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.59/216.87 = 57.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.59x = 216.87 × 57.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.59x = 12,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,558.94/144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.86

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