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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.54, 215.94 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.54, 215.94 and 139.74 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.54 : 215.94 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.54/215.94 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.54x = 215.94 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.54x = 30,175.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,175.46/144.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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