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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.33, 215.27 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.33, 215.27 and 135.15 is: 201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.33 : 215.27 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.33/215.27 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.33x = 215.27 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.33x = 29,093.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,093.06/144.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.57

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