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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.64, 216.60 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.64, 216.60 and 135.10 is: 202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.64 : 216.60 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.64/216.60 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.64x = 216.60 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.64x = 29,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,262.66/144.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.31

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