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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.61, 216.94 and 72.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.61, 216.94 and 72.47 is: 108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.61 : 216.94 = 72.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.61/216.94 = 72.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.61x = 216.94 × 72.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.61x = 15,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,721.64/144.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.72

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