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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.92, 217.71 and 87.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.92, 217.71 and 87.29 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.92 : 217.71 = 87.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.92/217.71 = 87.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.92x = 217.71 × 87.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.92x = 19,003.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,003.91/144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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