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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.16, 197.52 and 142.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.16, 197.52 and 142.23 is: 194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.16 : 197.52 = 142.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.16/197.52 = 142.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.16x = 197.52 × 142.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.16x = 28,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,093.48/144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.88

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