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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.99, 216.22 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.99, 216.22 and 136.69 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.99 : 216.22 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.99/216.22 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.99x = 216.22 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.99x = 29,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,554.37/143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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