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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.50, 216.98 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.50, 216.98 and 137.19 is: 206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.50 : 216.98 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.50/216.98 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.50x = 216.98 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.50x = 29,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,765.72/144.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.00

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