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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.36, 216.78 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.36, 216.78 and 138.54 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.36 : 216.78 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.36/216.78 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.36x = 216.78 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.36x = 30,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,032.70/144.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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