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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.78, 216.91 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.78, 216.91 and 76.35 is: 114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.78 : 216.91 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.78/216.91 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.78x = 216.91 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.78x = 16,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,560.25/144.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.39

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