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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.61, 215.87 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.61, 215.87 and 134.36 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.61 : 215.87 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.61/215.87 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.61x = 215.87 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.61x = 29,002.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,002.54/144.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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