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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.36, 216.99 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.36, 216.99 and 137.16 is: 206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.36 : 216.99 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.36/216.99 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.36x = 216.99 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.36x = 29,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,762.35/144.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.17

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