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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.78, 199.97 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.78, 199.97 and 135.73 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.78 : 199.97 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.78/199.97 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.78x = 199.97 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.78x = 27,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,141.93/144.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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