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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.92, 217.38 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.92, 217.38 and 80.60 is: 120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.92 : 217.38 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.92/217.38 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.92x = 217.38 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.92x = 17,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,520.83/144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.90

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