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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.70, 216.98 and 83.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.70, 216.98 and 83.85 is: 125.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.70 : 216.98 = 83.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.70/216.98 = 83.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.70x = 216.98 × 83.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.70x = 18,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193.50/144.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.73

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