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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.24, 216.35 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.24, 216.35 and 136.22 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.24 : 216.35 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.24/216.35 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.24x = 216.35 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.24x = 29,469.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,469.43/144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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