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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.50, 216.27 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.50, 216.27 and 135.68 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.50 : 216.27 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.50/216.27 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.50x = 216.27 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.50x = 29,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,342.43/144.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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