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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.99, 217.31 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.99, 217.31 and 76.50 is: 114.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.99 : 217.31 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.99/217.31 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.99x = 217.31 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.99x = 16,623.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,623.83/144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.66

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