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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.10, 217.36 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.10, 217.36 and 135.68 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.10 : 217.36 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.10/217.36 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.10x = 217.36 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.10x = 29,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,491.40/144.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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