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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.92, 217.16 and 72.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.92, 217.16 and 72.82 is: 109.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.92 : 217.16 = 72.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.92/217.16 = 72.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.92x = 217.16 × 72.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.92x = 15,813.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,813.59/144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.12

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