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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.63, 216.77 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.63, 216.77 and 76.19 is: 114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.63 : 216.77 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.63/216.77 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.63x = 216.77 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.63x = 16,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,514.24/144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.18

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