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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.65, 216.97 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.65, 216.97 and 84.22 is: 126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.65 : 216.97 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.65/216.97 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.65x = 216.97 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.65x = 18,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,272.46/144.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.32

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