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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 216.14 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 216.14 and 135.18 is: 202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 216.14 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/216.14 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 216.14 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 29,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,217.13/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.90

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