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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.96, 217.44 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.96, 217.44 and 138.72 is: 208.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.96 : 217.44 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.96/217.44 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.96x = 217.44 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.96x = 30,163.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,163.28/144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.08

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