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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.55, 217.57 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.55, 217.57 and 136.72 is: 205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.55 : 217.57 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.55/217.57 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.55x = 217.57 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.55x = 29,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,746.17/144.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.78

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