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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.02, 215.03 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.02, 215.03 and 136.13 is: 203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.02 : 215.03 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.02/215.03 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.02x = 215.03 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.02x = 29,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,271.30/144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.24

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