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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 215.52 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 215.52 and 136.11 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 215.52 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/215.52 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 215.52 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 29,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,334.43/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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