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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.59, 216.80 and 76.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.59, 216.80 and 76.15 is: 114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.59 : 216.80 = 76.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.59/216.80 = 76.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.59x = 216.80 × 76.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.59x = 16,508.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,508.40/144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.17

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