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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.67, 216.73 and 83.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.67, 216.73 and 83.61 is: 125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.67 : 216.73 = 83.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.67/216.73 = 83.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.67x = 216.73 × 83.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.67x = 18,120.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,120.59/144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.26

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