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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.76, 217.02 and 72.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.76, 217.02 and 72.67 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.76 : 217.02 = 72.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.76/217.02 = 72.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.76x = 217.02 × 72.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.76x = 15,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,770.30/144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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