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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.92, 217.69 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.92, 217.69 and 93.66 is: 140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.92 : 217.69 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.92/217.69 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.92x = 217.69 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.92x = 20,387.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,387.79/144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.68

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