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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.76, 216.84 and 89.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.76, 216.84 and 89.78 is: 134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.76 : 216.84 = 89.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.76/216.84 = 89.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.76x = 216.84 × 89.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.76x = 19,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,467.90/144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.48

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