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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.94, 217.46 and 58.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.94, 217.46 and 58.27 is: 87.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.94 : 217.46 = 58.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.94/217.46 = 58.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.94x = 217.46 × 58.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.94x = 12,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,670.56/144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.42

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