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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.95, 217.37 and 42.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.95, 217.37 and 42.25 is: 63.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.95 : 217.37 = 42.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.95/217.37 = 42.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.95x = 217.37 × 42.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.95x = 9,183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183.18/144.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.35

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