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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.20, 216.15 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.20, 216.15 and 136.10 is: 204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.20 : 216.15 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.20/216.15 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.20x = 216.15 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.20x = 29,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,416.93/144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.01

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