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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.28, 215.79 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.28, 215.79 and 135.64 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.28 : 215.79 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.28/215.79 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.28x = 215.79 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.28x = 29,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,269.76/144.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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