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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.63, 216.96 and 53.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.63, 216.96 and 53.33 is: 80.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.63 : 216.96 = 53.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.63/216.96 = 53.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.63x = 216.96 × 53.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.63x = 11,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,570.89/144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.01

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