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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 215.73 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 215.73 and 138.06 is: 206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 215.73 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/215.73 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 215.73 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 29,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,783.68/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.83

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