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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.26, 216.57 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.26, 216.57 and 137.72 is: 206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.26 : 216.57 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.26/216.57 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.26x = 216.57 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.26x = 29,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,826.02/144.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.75

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