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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.72, 216.03 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.72, 216.03 and 135 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.72 : 216.03 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.72/216.03 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.72x = 216.03 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.72x = 29,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,164.05/144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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