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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.63, 216.41 and 86.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.63, 216.41 and 86.89 is: 130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.63 : 216.41 = 86.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.63/216.41 = 86.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.63x = 216.41 × 86.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.63x = 18,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,803.86/144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.01

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