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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.02, 215.47 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.02, 215.47 and 135.52 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.02 : 215.47 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.02/215.47 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.02x = 215.47 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.02x = 29,199.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,199.62/144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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