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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.30, 215.94 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.30, 215.94 and 139.44 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.30 : 215.94 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.30/215.94 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.30x = 215.94 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.30x = 30,110.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,110.67/144.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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