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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.81, 199.73 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.81, 199.73 and 136.10 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.81 : 199.73 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.81/199.73 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.81x = 199.73 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.81x = 27,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,184.09/144.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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