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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.14, 215.69 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.14, 215.69 and 134.48 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.14 : 215.69 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.14/215.69 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.14x = 215.69 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.14x = 29,006.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,006.53/144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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