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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.67, 216.82 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.67, 216.82 and 71.44 is: 107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.67 : 216.82 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.67/216.82 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.67x = 216.82 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.67x = 15,489.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,489.62/144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.07

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