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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.05, 214.79 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.05, 214.79 and 138.78 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.05 : 214.79 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.05/214.79 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.05x = 214.79 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.05x = 29,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,807.86/144.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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