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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.61, 216.90 and 87.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.61, 216.90 and 87.19 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.61 : 216.90 = 87.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.61/216.90 = 87.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.61x = 216.90 × 87.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.61x = 18,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,910.97/144.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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