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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.94, 217.41 and 59.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.94, 217.41 and 59.38 is: 89.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.94 : 217.41 = 59.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.94/217.41 = 59.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.94x = 217.41 × 59.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.94x = 12,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,908.42/144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.06

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