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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.69, 216.97 and 53.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.69, 216.97 and 53.37 is: 80.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.69 : 216.97 = 53.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.69/216.97 = 53.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.69x = 216.97 × 53.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.69x = 11,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,579.69/144.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.03

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