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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.08, 216.36 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.08, 216.36 and 136.77 is: 205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.08 : 216.36 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.08/216.36 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.08x = 216.36 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.08x = 29,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,590.87/144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.39

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