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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.86, 215.91 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.86, 215.91 and 134.47 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.86 : 215.91 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.86/215.91 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.86x = 215.91 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.86x = 29,033.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,033.42/144.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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