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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.00, 214.87 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.00, 214.87 and 135.25 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.00 : 214.87 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.00/214.87 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.00x = 214.87 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.00x = 29,060.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,060.49/144.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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