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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.16, 215 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.16, 215 and 138.90 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.16 : 215 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.16/215 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.16x = 215 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.16x = 29,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,863.50/144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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