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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.58, 199.59 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.58, 199.59 and 135.37 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.58 : 199.59 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.58/199.59 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.58x = 199.59 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.58x = 27,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,018.50/144.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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