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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.63, 216.95 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.63, 216.95 and 72.46 is: 108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.63 : 216.95 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.63/216.95 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.63x = 216.95 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.63x = 15,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,720.20/144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.69

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