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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.32, 215.02 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.32, 215.02 and 135 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.32 : 215.02 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.32/215.02 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.32x = 215.02 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.32x = 29,027.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,027.87/144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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