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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.67, 216.37 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.67, 216.37 and 134.28 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.67 : 216.37 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.67/216.37 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.67x = 216.37 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.67x = 29,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,053.83/144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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