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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.59, 217.01 and 71.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.59, 217.01 and 71.51 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.59 : 217.01 = 71.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.59/217.01 = 71.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.59x = 217.01 × 71.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.59x = 15,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,517.48/144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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