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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.67, 215.63 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.67, 215.63 and 138.64 is: 206.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.67 : 215.63 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.67/215.63 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.67x = 215.63 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.67x = 29,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,894.94/144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.64

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