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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.11, 215.97 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.11, 215.97 and 134.89 is: 202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.11 : 215.97 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.11/215.97 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.11x = 215.97 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.11x = 29,131.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,131.75/144.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.15

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