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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.21, 216.07 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.21, 216.07 and 138.88 is: 208.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.21 : 216.07 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.21/216.07 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.21x = 216.07 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.21x = 30,007.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,007.72/144.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.08

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