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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.99, 217.36 and 71.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.99, 217.36 and 71.83 is: 107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.99 : 217.36 = 71.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.99/217.36 = 71.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.99x = 217.36 × 71.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.99x = 15,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,612.97/144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.68

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