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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.20, 215.94 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.20, 215.94 and 136.28 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.20 : 215.94 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.20/215.94 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.20x = 215.94 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.20x = 29,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,428.30/144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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