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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.35, 216.52 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.35, 216.52 and 138.27 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.35 : 216.52 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.35/216.52 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.35x = 216.52 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.35x = 29,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,937.53/144.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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