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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.20, 215.51 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.20, 215.51 and 140.96 is: 210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.20 : 215.51 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.20/215.51 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.20x = 215.51 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.20x = 30,378.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,378.29/144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.67

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