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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.94, 217.36 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.94, 217.36 and 71.76 is: 107.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.94 : 217.36 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.94/217.36 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.94x = 217.36 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.94x = 15,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,597.75/144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.62

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