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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.28, 215.04 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.28, 215.04 and 136.99 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.28 : 215.04 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.28/215.04 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.28x = 215.04 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.28x = 29,458.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,458.33/144.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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