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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.30, 215.24 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.30, 215.24 and 134.22 is: 200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.30 : 215.24 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.30/215.24 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.30x = 215.24 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.30x = 28,888.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,888.84/144.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.20

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