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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.93, 200.03 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.93, 200.03 and 136.14 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.93 : 200.03 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.93/200.03 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.93x = 200.03 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.93x = 27,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,231.40/144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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