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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.88, 216.08 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.88, 216.08 and 136.96 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.88 : 216.08 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.88/216.08 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.88x = 216.08 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.88x = 29,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594.32/144.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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