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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.67, 216.97 and 53.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.67, 216.97 and 53.35 is: 80.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.67 : 216.97 = 53.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.67/216.97 = 53.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.67x = 216.97 × 53.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.67x = 11,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,575.35/144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.01

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