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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.85, 217.26 and 59.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.85, 217.26 and 59.35 is: 89.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.85 : 217.26 = 59.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.85/217.26 = 59.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.85x = 217.26 × 59.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.85x = 12,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,894.38/144.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.02

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