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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.56, 216.59 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.56, 216.59 and 138.94 is: 208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.56 : 216.59 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.56/216.59 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.56x = 216.59 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.56x = 30,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,091.93/144.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.17

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