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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.99, 215.94 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.99, 215.94 and 137.09 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.99 : 215.94 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.99/215.94 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.99x = 215.94 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.99x = 29,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,603.88/144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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