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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.56, 215.36 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.56, 215.36 and 135.20 is: 201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.56 : 215.36 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.56/215.36 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.56x = 215.36 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.56x = 29,116.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,116.67/144.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.42

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