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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.06, 214.94 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.06, 214.94 and 137.18 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.06 : 214.94 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.06/214.94 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.06x = 214.94 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.06x = 29,483.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,483.71/144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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