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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.73, 217.05 and 136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.73, 217.05 and 136.45 is: 204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.73 : 217.05 = 136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.73/217.05 = 136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.73x = 217.05 × 136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.73x = 29,616.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,616.47/144.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.63

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