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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.22, 198.92 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.22, 198.92 and 139.46 is: 192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.22 : 198.92 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.22/198.92 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.22x = 198.92 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.22x = 27,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,741.38/144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.35

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