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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.99, 217.56 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.99, 217.56 and 134.66 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.99 : 217.56 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.99/217.56 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.99x = 217.56 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.99x = 29,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,297.30/144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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