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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.23, 215.21 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.23, 215.21 and 135.52 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.23 : 215.21 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.23/215.21 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.23x = 215.21 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.23x = 29,165.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,165.26/144.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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