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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.36, 199.28 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.36, 199.28 and 136.84 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.36 : 199.28 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.36/199.28 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.36x = 199.28 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.36x = 27,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,269.48/144.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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