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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.82, 217.16 and 53.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.82, 217.16 and 53.50 is: 80.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.82 : 217.16 = 53.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.82/217.16 = 53.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.82x = 217.16 × 53.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.82x = 11,618.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,618.06/144.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.22

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