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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.99, 217.46 and 36.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.99, 217.46 and 36.77 is: 55.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.99 : 217.46 = 36.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.99/217.46 = 36.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.99x = 217.46 × 36.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.99x = 7,995.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,995.37/144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.15

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