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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.46, 216.92 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.46, 216.92 and 137.15 is: 205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.46 : 216.92 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.46/216.92 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.46x = 216.92 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.46x = 29,749.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,749.89/144.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.95

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