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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.96, 200.07 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.96, 200.07 and 136.16 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.96 : 200.07 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.96/200.07 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.96x = 200.07 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.96x = 27,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,241.53/144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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