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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.12, 198.90 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.12, 198.90 and 140.28 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.12 : 198.90 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.12/198.90 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.12x = 198.90 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.12x = 27,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,901.69/144.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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