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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.97, 217.52 and 59.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.97, 217.52 and 59.53 is: 89.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.97 : 217.52 = 59.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.97/217.52 = 59.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.97x = 217.52 × 59.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.97x = 12,948.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,948.97/144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.32

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