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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.83, 216.01 and 135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.83, 216.01 and 135.65 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.83 : 216.01 = 135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.83/216.01 = 135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.83x = 216.01 × 135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.83x = 29,301.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,301.76/144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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