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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.65, 216.59 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.65, 216.59 and 86.60 is: 129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.65 : 216.59 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.65/216.59 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.65x = 216.59 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.65x = 18,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,757.29/144.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.67

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